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I Spent an Entire Day on a Meditation Bus and It Was Very, Very Quiet
Rukaiyah Adams Is Changing the Face of Wealth and Wellness in Portland, OR
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Rukaiyah Adams Is Changing the Face of Wealth and Wellness in Portland, OR

The chief investment officer at Meyer Memorial Trust is our Superpowered Portland honoree.
The Indian Spice Mix I Put on Almond Butter Toast, and Everything Else Honestly
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The Indian Spice Mix I Put on Almond Butter Toast, and Everything Else Honestly

It adds a blast of umami and who would not want that??
The “Italians Mad at Food” Twitter Account Is Too Real to My Life
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The “Italians Mad at Food” Twitter Account Is Too Real to My Life

Italians are exceedingly proud of their culinary traditions. And why shouldn’t they be? These people invented pizza.
What’s the Deal with Probiotics and Which Ones Should I Take?
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What’s the Deal with Probiotics and Which Ones Should I Take?

Are the refrigerated ones really worth it? We asked some experts.
Ayurvedic Chef Nira Kehar on Wellness Fatigue and Mindfully Made Poutine
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Ayurvedic Chef Nira Kehar on Wellness Fatigue and Mindfully Made Poutine

Her dog and her cookbook have the same name.
Watching Wild, Wild Country? Then You Need to See The Rajneesh Cookbook
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Watching Wild, Wild Country? Then You Need to See The Rajneesh Cookbook

Stay away from the salad bar and make some Nachos Zorba, Nut Loaf, or a nice Coconut Salad instead.
Artist Maira Kalman Carries Cake in Her Suitcase
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Artist Maira Kalman Carries Cake in Her Suitcase

And she doesn’t like to share when she gets home.
The Camel Trek: In Search of an Unexpected Delicacy
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The Camel Trek: In Search of an Unexpected Delicacy

After Anissa Helou tried a camel meatball in Syria, she had to find it again.
Amanda Chantal Bacon's Wedding Cake Was Laced with Sex Dust Obviously
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Amanda Chantal Bacon's Wedding Cake Was Laced with Sex Dust Obviously

The Moon Juice founder enlisted Sweet Laurel bakery to create a custom, anti-inflammatory, libido-boosting wedding cake.
8 Great Mother’s Day Cookbooks, Recommended by Our Very Own Moms
What It's Like to be Queer, Trans, Black, and a Line Cook
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What It's Like to be Queer, Trans, Black, and a Line Cook

I was tired of working in an industry that didn’t understand or respect who I was.
I Planned an Entire Vacation Around Croissants and Regret Nothing
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I Planned an Entire Vacation Around Croissants and Regret Nothing

Give your vacation a mission and a higher purpose.
The Accidental Apprentice
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The Accidental Apprentice

I ran off to Italy on a whim. Then I met the girl with the figs.
5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are
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5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are

The women behind CAP Beauty share their natural beauty secrets for seasonal shifts.
How Many Cashews Does It Take to Cure My Anxiety?
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How Many Cashews Does It Take to Cure My Anxiety?

This is what happens when you go looking for life’s answers on Google.
A Story of a Young Romance, a Bowl of Bar Peanuts, and a Plastic Bottle of Whiskey
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A Story of a Young Romance, a Bowl of Bar Peanuts, and a Plastic Bottle of Whiskey

Author Rumaan Alam remembers a trip to Dhaka, where it isn’t easy to find a drink, unless you come prepared.
Healthyish Homecoming Ticket Giveaway Rules
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Healthyish Homecoming Ticket Giveaway Rules

You have no won yet.
Your May Horoscope Knows That What Lies Ahead Is Actually Just Potato Chips
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Your May Horoscope Knows That What Lies Ahead Is Actually Just Potato Chips

A potato chip horoscope for every sign of the Zodiac, because this is a food website.
'Top Chef' Contestant Fatima Ali on How Cancer Changed the Way She Cooks
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'Top Chef' Contestant Fatima Ali on How Cancer Changed the Way She Cooks

I’ll never be able to high-five my friends with my left hand again. Will I be able to cook?
How the FDA's New Definition for "Natural" Food Could Affect Your Pantry
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How the FDA's New Definition for "Natural" Food Could Affect Your Pantry

The FDA wants to weigh in on this nutritional buzzword, and their decision might change what you reach for on the shelf.
A Lactose Intolerant's Guide to Loving Cheese Again
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A Lactose Intolerant's Guide to Loving Cheese Again

I loved it. I left it. And then, mercifully, I found my way back.
How the Obamas' Pantry Got a Healthyish Makeover
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How the Obamas' Pantry Got a Healthyish Makeover

What worked in the Obama White House can work in your kitchen too.
What Kind of Mold Is Okay on Cheese, and What Kind...Isn’t?
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What Kind of Mold Is Okay on Cheese, and What Kind...Isn’t?

Sometimes you can just cut it off and get grating, but other times, not so much.
How Long Can Cheese Sit Out Before You Die?
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How Long Can Cheese Sit Out Before You Die?

A simple answer to a dramatic question.
Let These Julia Child Valentines Be a Small Joy In Your Crazy Week
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Let These Julia Child Valentines Be a Small Joy In Your Crazy Week

Bid on these postcards and Valentines from Paul and Julia Child and go on pretending you’ve been friends with them all along.
These Are the Only Crackers You Should Serve with Cheese